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Budget-Friendly Kitchen Updates
Paint Your Cabinets Image 1 of 5 One of the easiest ways to make a big impact is to paint your cabinets.
DIY Napkin Rings from Old Earrings
Dear Marc: I clip and save your column from the newspaper each week! I have old earrings in various styles that I don’t wear a...
Five Tips for Creating an Appealing Dressing Room at Home
A large master bedroom usually has a dressing room. A dressing room serves as the place where a woman dresses, puts on her makeup, b...
Getting To Know: Steve’s U-Cart Concrete
What is Steve’s U-Cart Concrete? Steve’s U-Cart Concrete is a Ready mix concrete company that specializes in sm...
Creating the Perfect Man Cave
Having a good place to relax is important, and there’s no better place for a guy to do that than a man cave. However, there...
How To Create A Masculine Bedside Table
Dear Marc: I find your column very informative! There is a side table that has been in my bedroom for years. My ex-wife had purchase...
Creating a Rustic Farmhouse Interior Design By Room
What do you imagine when you think of farmhouses? Animals, of course, and likely nature and a strong family bond. The design element...
DIY Coloured Glass Vase
Dear Marc: I have glass vases that I found at a flea market. I think they are a little plain looking. I was hoping to display colour...
Clever Outdoor Cleaning Hacks
So you’ve spring cleaned the inside of your home, but that’s only half the battle. We’ve rounded up some ha...
Creating a Small Bathroom in the Basement
Putting a bathroom in a small space in a basement can sometimes be a challenge. Marc shares his tips for making a small basement bat...
Chic DIY Thank You Cards
Dear Marc: My kids are home for the holidays and I want to work on a DIY project with them to pass the time. I received a few unexpe...
4 Tips for Creating the Perfect Christmas Space
When December comes around every year, many people love to decorate their homes for Christmas. Whether you prefer to fill your home...
DIY Guestbook Autograph Table
Dear Marc: My best girlfriend is getting married. As her bridesmaid, I’d like to give her something special for her wedding da...
DIY Throw Pillow from a Scarf
Dear Marc: I had friends over for dinner this weekend and their daughter dropped juice on my favourite pillow. It’s a gorgeous...
6 DIY Shower Curtain Ideas
Shower curtains have a specific purpose; to keep water off your floor. Unless you have glass shower doors, they are a necessity and...
Expanding the Space In Your Home
Your family has gotten bigger which means you have outgrown your home. Moving to a new place can be expensive and time-consuming. Bu...
DIY Ice Bucket Update
Dear Marc: I read your column every week. I love the bathroom fixture that you transformed into a table centrepiece! I have an old i...
Creative Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking a big meal, especially for a high pressure occasion like Thanksgiving, can be a intimidating and overwhelming. Chef Rob shar...
DIY Repurposed Sewing Table Project
Dear Marc: It seems like my friends always have it together. I used to be an avid seamstress but these days, I’m so busy with...
Transform Your Basement into a Rental Suite
If you live in a desirable area and you’ve been thinking about transforming your basement to attract renters, now may be the perfect...
Turn An Old Mirror Into A Weekly Planner
Dear Marc: I have a decent size mirror that was given to me by my mother. The mirror is a little ornate and kind of ugly. I don̵...
Clever Decor Ideas for an Empty Corner
When I was grounded as a child, I was sometimes told to go stand facing a corner, the intention being that I would have nothing else...
Melissa Maker’s Thanksgiving Cleaning Tips
Cooking can be messy business, especially when it comes to a big event like Thanksgiving dinner. That said, there are a few things y...
DIY Faux Mercury Vase
Dear Marc: I take off my rings when I wash dishes, but I am a little worried that they will fall down the drain. Do you have a trend...